Exploring management gaps in the implementation strategies of legislative of abandoned mines in South Africa
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Background: The weak mining regulation systems and management gaps in the implementation strategies of legislative of abandoned mines has contributed to a myriad of economic, social, and environmental challenges. The study was conducted in the North West Province, South Africa where risky abandoned mines are claiming the lives of illegal miners.
Aim: This research aimed to explore management gaps in the implementation of strategies of legislative for abandoned mines.
Setting: The study focussed on risky abandoned mines in the North West Province and the responses were obtained from mining professionals, communities, and corporates who assisted in identifying gaps in the current mining legislation.
Method: The researcher employed convergent methods where structured questionnaires and qualitative data were critically examined to ensure that high-quality data were filtered. A convenient mixed sample of 200 participants was selected by the researcher.
Results: The results showed that there is a dire need for the formation of community-based consultative processes. It was found that the management of mines is not to up to the desired standards because the mining charter does not provide policy implementation, budgetary, and timeframe for the management of abandoned mines.
Conclusion: The only way to decipher these problems is to follow the environmental legislative framework (NEMA) to the letter and leave space for innovativeness in line with international best practices.
Contribution: This research contributes towards the development of a practical management and rehabilitation framework for abandoned mines in South Africa from a philosophical, theoretical, and policy perspective.
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